A coalition of environmental groups has dropped its lawsuit challenging a controversial Highway 101 widening project through a grove of Humboldt County old-growth redwood trees after Caltrans decided to seek further environmental review of its plans.… Read More »

Caltrans is seeking an additional $64 million to complete construction on a highway bypass around Willits, a project that has been beset by numerous delays and legal challenges from opponents who think the road is unnecessary and too environmentally damaging.… Read More »

This week, Caltrans has scheduled a vegetation clearing project on Highway 12 in Sebastopol that will affect traffic. One-way traffic control will be in place Thursday and Friday night at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Bridge.… Read More »

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